Marey Collection

Chronophotograph of Movements of a Boxer, c. 1890 (lantern slide)
1197675 Chronophotograph of Movements of a Boxer, c.1890 (lantern slide) by Marey, Etienne Jules (1830-1904); 7x7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marey)

Photographic gun designed by Etienne Jules Marey, 1882 (1956). Marey (1830-1904) was a French physiologist who pioneered the use of photography to record and analyse movement

Etienne-Jules Marey, French physiologist and pioneer of cinematography, 1901. Marey (1830-1904) was a French physiologist who pioneered the use of photography to record and analyse movement

Etienne Jules Marey (1830-1903), French physiologist, 19th century. Pioneer of cinematography. From reverse of commemorative plaquette showing Marey at his desk

Etienne Jules Marey (1830-1903), with cine camera, 1903
Etienne Jules Marey (1830-1903), French physiologist, with cine camera, 1903. Top: Chambre chrono-photographique, the first cine-camera, is used to study movement of creatures in aquarium

La Marche La Course Rapide Etienne Jules Marey
La Marche, La Course Rapide; Etienne Jules Marey (French, 1830 - 1904), Michel Berthaud (French, active 1860s - 1880s); negative about 1890; published 1893; Collotype; 11.3 x 17.6 cm (4 7, 16 x 6 15)

instrument illustrate flight insects Fig 87 Representing
or instrument to illustrate the flight of insects, Fig. 87: Representing the artificial insect, or instrument to illustrate the flight of insects

Marey myograph Animal mechanism treatise terrestrial
Mareys myograph, Animal mechanism: a treatise on terrestrial and aerial locomotion, Marey, Etienne-Jules, 1830-1904, Engraving, 1874, With one hundred and seventeen illustrations

Tracings notation gallop three-time Animal mechanism
Tracings and notation of the gallop in three-time... Animal mechanism: a treatise on terrestrial and aerial locomotion, Marey, Etienne-Jules, 1830-1904, Engraving, 1874

Runner provided apparatus intended register different paces
Runner provided with the apparatus intended to register his different paces, Animal mechanism: a treatise on terrestrial and aerial locomotion, Marey, Etienne-Jules, 1830-1904, Engraving, 1874

Marey Photo
ETIENNE JULES MAREY French pioneer of the moving picture with his chronophotography. Photo 1901. Date: 1830 - 1904

Etienne Jules Marey
ETIENNE JULES MAREY French physician and physiologist, best known for his photographic studies of the flight of birds. Date: 1830 - 1904

ETIENNE MAREY (1830-1904). Etienne Jules Marey. French physiologist. Photographed in his laboratory

HINE: RURAL SCHOOL, 1921. The outhouses at a rural school in Marey, West Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, October 1921

Etienne Jules Marey (1830-1903) French physiologist. Pioneer of cinematography. From reverse of commemorative plaquette showing Marey at his desk

Etienne Jules Mareys (1830-1903) chambre chrono-photographique, the first cine-camera, being used to study movement of creatures in aquarium (top)

Series of frames of a cat falling. Cinematography enabled Muybridge and Marey to study the locomotion of animals. From Les dernieres merveilles de la science (The Latest Marvels of Science), Paris

Marey type sphygmograph, 19th century C017 / 6933
Marey type sphygmograph, made in France around 1870. This instrument is boxed, made from gilt metal and has a clockwork mechanism

Marey type sphygmograph, circa 1870 C017 / 6935
Marey type sphygmograph shown in the position for use, made in France around 1870. The sphygmograph, originally invented in 1854 by German physiologist Karl von Vierordt

ETIENNE MAREY (1830-1904). Etienne-Jules Marey. French physiologist. Mareys rifle, 1882, a portable motion picture camera, which could take 12 frames of a bird in flight

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Etienne Jules Marey: Pioneering the Art of Capturing Movement Step into the world of Etienne Jules Marey, a French physiologist and pioneer of cinematography in the 19th century. Through his groundbreaking inventions and scientific studies, Marey revolutionized our understanding of movement and paved the way for modern-day photography. One of his notable works is the "Chronophotograph of Movements of a Boxer, " captured around 1890. This mesmerizing lantern slide freezes time, allowing us to witness every intricate detail as this skilled athlete throws punches with precision. In 1882 (1956), Marey designed a photographic gun that forever changed how we capture motion. This innovative device enabled him to take multiple images in rapid succession, creating a sequential record that revealed previously unseen aspects of movement. Marey himself can be seen in various photographs from different periods. In one image from 1901, he stands proudly with his cine camera, showcasing his dedication to advancing cinematography. His passion for capturing movement extended beyond human subjects; an instrument he developed illustrated flight patterns of insects (Fig 87 Representing). His expertise was not limited to photography alone; it also delved into physiology. His myograph animal mechanism treatise on terrestrial creatures exemplified his comprehensive approach towards understanding how living beings move. The legacy left by Etienne Jules Marey continues to inspire generations today. His contributions have shaped not only scientific research but also artistic expression through film and photography. As we marvel at the captivating "Marey Photo" collection, we honor this visionary who forever altered our perception of motion and brought it vividly to life through his lens.